Hybrid | Wallingford (OX10) | £35,000 – £50,000 DOE + Profit Share
Join a growing, modern accountancy practice.
At Directive Finance, we're passionate about helping ambitious business owners build profitable, sustainable businesses.
We're a modern, cloud-based accountancy practice providing bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, accounts, tax and outsourced finance support to SMEs across Oxfordshire and beyond.
As our client base continues to grow, we're looking for a Practice Accountant (Tax & Accounts) to join our team full-time.
The Role
You'll manage your own portfolio of clients, preparing and reviewing accounts and tax returns while providing proactive support and advice. Working closely with the wider team, you'll ensure work is completed accurately, deadlines are met and clients receive the high level of service we're known for.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing statutory annual accounts
- Preparing Corporation Tax returns (CT600)
- Preparing Self Assessment tax returns (SA100)
- Supporting VAT return reviews
- Handling routine HMRC correspondence
- Supporting clients with day-to-day tax and accounting queries
- Monitoring tax deadlines across your client portfolio
- Contributing to continuous improvement across the practice
What We're Looking For
- 2+ years' recent experience working within a UK accountancy practice
- Confident preparing statutory annual accounts for owner-managed businesses
- Confident preparing Corporation Tax returns (CT600)
- Confident preparing Self Assessment tax returns (SA100)
- AAT qualified (or part-qualified ATT/ACCA/ACA, or qualified by experience)
- Comfortable using Xero or similar cloud accounting software
- Good attention to detail and a proactive, client-focused approach
This role isn't suitable for someone looking to move into practice for the first time.
What You'll Enjoy
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working hours
- Profit share scheme
- Company pension
- Travel contribution for office days
- Modern cloud-based systems
- Ongoing professional development
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
Before You Apply
To be considered, you must:
- Be based in the UK
- Live within commuting distance of Wallingford (OX10)
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Have recent experience working within a UK accountancy practice
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected] telling us:
- Why you'd like to join Directive Finance
- Why this role appeals to you
- Your relevant accountancy practice experience
- Your salary expectations
- Your notice period
We're also recruiting for a part-time version of this role, get in touch if that would suit you better.
Pay: £35,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wallingford OX10 0BG
